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Hoosiers brace for Iowa rematch

By Jason Recker · Tuesday, Feb. 5,2002 12:53 a.m.

Steve Alford has done the homecoming thing before. He's entered Assembly Hall as the enemy. Luke Recker hasn't. Since transferring from IU to Arizona to Iowa, the Auburn, Ind. native hasn't been back to Bloomington to battle his former school. That will change at 7 tonight when Recker and his Hawkeyes meet IU in Assembly Hall. Alford, the former IU All-American and national champion, doesn't have much advice.

Team opens season earlier than usual

By Alyson Brodsy and Michael Schroeder · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:36 a.m.

The bats cracked in John Mellancamp Pavilion with a little more emphasis this January. Unlike in years past, the women's softball team only had three weeks of practice after Christmas break to prepare for their opener Friday. But, far from fretting the earliest start in school history, IU looked forward.

Hoosiers sweep Wildcats, Bearcats

By Gavin Lesnick · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:27 a.m.

LEXINGTON, KY -- Swimming head coach Kris Kirchner knew the Hoosiers needed a strong performance Saturday against Cincinnati and Kentucky.

Hoosiers tame pair of cats

By Colin Nowling · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:25 a.m.

Saturday's final double dual meet at Kentucky's Lancaster Aquatic Center against Cincinnati and Kentucky marked the fourth consecutive weekend of competition for the IU women's swimming and diving team.

on the SIDELINES

By Alyson Brodsy · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:23 a.m.

Hoosiers upset No.13 Notre Dame Women shine at relays Men's track victorious at meet

Renewed sense of confidence fuels victory

By Sarah Trotto · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:20 a.m.

Even when IU women's basketball coach Kathi Bennett said her players weren't believing in each other, Jill Chapman still had Heather Cassady. And Cassady still had Chapman.

Team wins 2, needs time to heal

By Zach Eldridge · Monday, Feb. 4,2002 1:11 a.m.

The IU men's tennis team wanted to win both matches Saturday. It got its wish. The Hoosiers (5-1) defeated the Southwest Missouri State Bears 4-3 and Murray State Racers 5-2 at the Tennis Center. IU was hampered by injuries but fought through them.

Around The Game

Friday, Feb. 1,2002 1:01 a.m.

Hockey team faces off against Ferris, Michigan State The hockey team (15-3-2, 3-1-2) hits the road this weekend for a pair of Great Midwestern Hockey League matchups that should provide a preview of the GMHL playoffs in two weeks. First up for the Hoosiers is Ferris State University, followed by a Saturday evening face-off at Michigan State. In early November, these same two teams visited Bloomington and both walked away with losses.

Team prepares for Big Ten championship

By Colin Nowling · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 1 a.m.

Heading into their fourth consecutive weekend of competition, the women's swimming and diving team travels to Lexington, Ky., Saturday for a double dual meet with Kentucky and Cincinnati at 11 a.m. The No. 19 Hoosiers (5-1-1, 4-1-1 Big Ten) suffered their first dual meet loss last weekend against Big Ten foe Penn State, but will look to regain their confidence against the Wildcats (2-5) and Bearcats (5-1). The double dual meet will be IU's final dual meet before the Big Ten Championships begin on Feb. 21.

Hoosiers to face Wildcats, Bearcats

By Gavin Lesnick · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:59 a.m.

The Hoosiers compete on the road for the second straight weekend tomorrow when they travel to Lexington, Ky., to take on the Wildcats and the Cincinnati Bearcats in a double dual meet. The competition comes on the heels of the Hoosiers' 1-1 record last weekend when they posted a win over Iowa, but a lost to the reigning Big Ten champions, Minnesota.

Hoosiers looking for a sweep, 5-1 record

By Zack Eldridge · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:58 a.m.

The men's tennis team (3-1) returns to the court Saturday when they host Southwest Missouri State (0-1) at 9 a.m. and Murray State (1-1) at 5 p.m. at the Indiana Tennis Center. IU defeated Ball State 4-3 in their last match. Coach Ken Hydinger, who coached at Southwest Missouri State in 1978, is optimistic about the upcoming matches. "We are fighting an aggressive spirit. We can't look past these," Hydinger said.

Meet offers experience; Big Ten's approach

By Pat Crowell · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:57 a.m.

This Friday and Saturday in the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse, the IU men's track and field team will host eleven other schools. The Indiana Relays feature opponents from several different conferences, such as Conference USA, MAC, Missouri Valley, Ohio Valley, Southern, and Sun Belt Conference. Some of the notable teams attending are Ball State, Cincinnati and Indiana State.

Indiana Relays inspire NCAA tourney hopes

By Lucretia Fernandez · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:56 a.m.

Undefeated in dual and triangular competition, the women's track team will have an opportunity to compete individually this weekend. IU is hosting the 28th annual Indiana Relays 4 p.m. Friday and noon Saturday. Seventeen teams from eight conferences will come to compete in the Harry Gladstein Fieldhouse, all hoping to improve personal records and to qualify for the NCAA tournament.

Team aims for sweep of MSU

By Sarah Trotto · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:55 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Happy birthday, Kathi Bennett. And let Tara Jones blow out the candles. Not since Nov. 9 against the Premier All-Stars has Jones appeared such an offensive weapon. The guard unleashed 27 points against that traveling, exhibition team. But last night, she provided sizzling shooting when it truly mattered -- against a Big Ten foe on the road the night of her coach's 39th birthday. The 5-foot-11 senior led IU with a season-high 21 points with blazing three-pointers and swift bursts to the basket, even while enduring some foul trouble in the Hoosiers' 85-72 triumph against Ohio State. Unlike past performances, Jones didn't allow hot offensive efforts to survive only as short-lived bursts.

Strong offense nets huge win

By Sara Meinecke and Sarah Meinecke · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:54 a.m.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. -- A week ago Thursday, the IU women's team was forcing turnovers in their 70-63 upset of No. 15 Wisconsin. Last night, the Hoosiers were supplying them. Good thing for IU, Ohio State was too. While both sides were battling over who could turn the ball over the most, IU (10-11, 4-6 Big Ten) solidified its unsteady offense and was relentless in its unpenetrable defense to get the win over the Buckeyes, 85-72. The 85 points was the most in a Big Ten women's game this season.

Grapplers face tough opponents

By Tyler Hoeppner · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:53 a.m.

IU head coach Duane Goldman knows that his team needs to turn things around after starting the Big Ten season 0-2. He has two chances at home this weekend but knows that they will be tough battles. "The team we wanted to put on the mat at the beginning of the season has not been able to come to pass," Goldman said. "I'd like to say that we are at our best, but the circumstances won't allow me to do that. Dual meet wise we can't do that."

Hoosiers eye Gophers

By Jason Recker · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:51 a.m.

Four consecutive losses at Williams Arena won't go away. IU gets a chance to exorcise the Minnesota demons at 4:30 p.m. Saturday when it invades Minneapolis for the only meeting of the season between the Hoosiers and Golden Gophers. Last season, IU maintained a nine-point lead for much of the second half, then blew a double-digit advantage in the final three minutes.

IU goes inside for win over Purdue

By Jason Recker · Friday, Feb. 1,2002 12:46 a.m.

All Mike Davis heard all week was three-point this and three-point that. IU's 17 three-pointers Saturday against Illinois justified the chatter. Thursday, IU provided zero evidence it could hit anywhere close to 17 three-point buckets.

IN-state clash has different feel

By Jason Recker · Thursday, Jan. 31,2002 1:11 a.m.

When Bob Knight was fired in September 2000, Purdue coach Gene Keady feared he would have a difficult time getting his players fired up for IU. He figured IU-Purdue just wouldn't be the same, at least from the Purdue perspective. Last year, he appeared to be right on, as IU grabbed both games. But things are different this season. For the first time since the 1973-1974 season, IU and Purdue meet only once, at 7 p.m. tonight at Assembly Hall.

Czech tennis player excels in all facets

By Zach Eldridge · Thursday, Jan. 31,2002 12:34 a.m.

Milan Rakvica came to the U.S. from the Czech Republic to have a better opportunity. The senior found opportunity and flourished as a member of the IU men's tennis team. Rakvica was born and raised in Zlin, Czech Republic. He played prep tennis for Gymansium Zlin.

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